Chapter 462: The Virtuous Concubine Helps
"I'm almost at the age of getting married and having grandchildren. If I can't call myself an old woman, can I still call myself this girl?"
"That's not the case. But if you don't mind, Master, you can definitely call me my elder sister! Look at this beautiful face. Don't you feel uncomfortable saying I'm older? It makes me feel sad just hearing it!"
Jiang Han licked her little mouth and those sweet words came out as if they were free.
“Right, sister?
Don't you think my Master is getting younger and younger? She was 29 last year, 18 this year, and she's always as beautiful as a flower!
I told her I couldn't call her Mother, and that calling her Master would make her sound old, but she wasn't very happy. Oh, sometimes I really want someone to judge for me.
How could I open my mouth and call my master, such a young and beautiful fairy sister, mother? "
This girl is not only good-looking, but also has a knack for flattery, which she learned from her older sister since she was little. Whenever she wants to flatter someone, her flattery is as warm and heartwarming as if it were fresh from her lungs.
It is guaranteed to make people confused, just like the virtuous concubine and her son.
"Bah, you slick little girl, you keep trying to trick me into giving you some sweet talk in order to please those idiots in my library.
Humph, I’ll give it to you, I’ll give it to you all!
Anyway, my dowry is so small, it will all be in your pocket sooner or later, so why are you in such a hurry? "
It should be said that it is the wife of the Duke of Ling, Xu Ruoyu, who is good at teaching children. Look, isn't the advantage of being beautiful and sweet-talking obvious?
Whether or not the Concubine was smart was secondary. The key point was that no one disliked being told nice things. She knew the other person was trying to coax her, but she still wanted to pour out her heart and soul to her.
The wise queen sat aside and watched her sister coaxing Concubine Xian with ease. She knew that Concubine Xian really liked Jiang Han from the bottom of her heart.
She laughed and patted the small pendant on her arm, her voice very gentle.
"Although Sister Han is naughty, what she said does make some sense.
My virtuous mother, you are at an age where you are in good health. You should go out for a walk more often when you have nothing to do. How boring it would be to stay in Prince Shun's mansion all day long.
The Emperor and I have just taken over the government affairs, so we are inevitably too busy to spare the time to take care of my mother and my younger brothers and sisters.
If you are missing anything or need help, just pass a sign into the palace and come to me.
"If there's anything I can solve, I'll definitely do my best to help. If there's anything I can't solve, I'll definitely do everything I can to help you solve it, so don't worry!"
The Queen always kept her word and action, and Concubine Dowager Xian had great faith in her character, so she smiled and nodded in agreement.
"Got it, Queen, don't worry about us idle people. You should be worrying about the affairs of the country.
After all, I am the virtuous concubine of the late emperor and the mother of Prince Shun. No one will neglect me anywhere.
It's not that I'm bored in the mansion and don't want to move, it's just that there's nowhere else to go. This is all out of filial piety to the late emperor, I know that."
"I'm glad you know."
The Queen replied with a smile.
"A few days ago, when mother came to the palace to see Ah Zhuo, she said that you are the one who hates going out the most nowadays.
When she is free, she can visit and chat with the other mothers and concubines. You are the hardest one to invite.
If you feel bored in Prince Shun's Mansion, why not go to Prince An's Mansion and walk around? You can find more partners to play mahjong, right? "
"I know, I know. Sister Rong Fei is really something. I even had a small gathering with them to appreciate plum blossoms before the New Year. Why didn't you tell me?"
Concubine Xian covered her lips with a handkerchief in amusement and passed some information to the Queen.
"That girl Jianing is now of marriageable age. Her mother is worried that by the time she's done mourning for a few years, all the good ones will have been taken. She's so anxious every day that she keeps asking people who has a good son."
"Is that what's going on?"
The queen nodded, her smile still gentle and affectionate.
"I've kept it in mind and will help my sisters keep an eye out for it."
"That's great. On behalf of Concubine Liang and the others, I would like to thank the Empress."
"My virtuous mother, that's a bit too much. I'm the queen and my sisters' sister-in-law, so it's only natural and reasonable for me to worry about their marriages.
"Tell Consort Liang to rest assured. The Emperor and I have no plans to have the princesses marry into foreign countries. Choosing a consort is a big deal for the princess, so let her take her time. Don't let Jianing down."
That's the good thing about talking to smart people: you can understand their intentions by just listening to the strings. The virtuous concubine had obtained a reliable piece of information for Jianing, so she returned the favor by speaking directly.
"Queen, what do you want to talk to me about?"
Looking at his silly daughter-in-law hanging on the other's arm, he sighed in his heart, and the smile on the corner of his mouth became more charitable.
"If you need anything, just tell me. I'll do my best to help you. If I can't help you..."
"Master, you can definitely help!"
"You're the only one who talks too much."
He looked at the girl whose elbow was almost broken with a bad temper, and then she nodded with a very resigned expression.
Who is the virtuous concubine?
But among the late emperor's harem, she was known for her cleverness. The emperor and empress summoned her, an old woman, into the palace for no apparent reason. There must be something waiting for her. Rather than waiting for someone to ask for something, it would be better to buy it yourself.
"This little ancestor has given the order, how dare I disobey? No matter what, I must do everything I can to help you! Queen, please speak frankly."
Hey, that’s what I’ve been waiting for you to say!
The Jiang sisters both laughed out loud.
"Since you asked, my virtuous mother, I won't hide it. This is what happened..."
He took out the green jade pendant again, and then told the whole story, carefully selecting everything he could say.
The originally smiling face of Concubine Xian gradually became solemn.
"Would you please let me see the jade pendant?"
"Second brother, send it to the virtuous mother."
"Why!"
Jiang Han took the jade pendant from her sister and carefully held it to Concubine Xian.
"Master, give it to me!"
Concubine Xian took it and read it several times, with a trace of struggle in her eyes.
"Master, this..."
"Shut up!"
"oh."
The sight of the beautiful, well-behaved child nestled beside her made Concubine Xian sigh even more deeply. She slowly raised her hand, pulled out a hairpin from her bun, and carefully used the end of the hairpin to activate the mechanism on the jade pendant.
The queen then spoke with a look of understanding.
"This jade pendant is indeed made by your He family."
"Well, my ancestors have disciples of the Mohist school who are good at making such exquisite things."
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